Sermon – November 19, 2017: “Expressing Through Prayer”

Luke 11:1-13 Matthew 6:5-15 Parallel Account Matthew 6:9-13 Context is Sermon on the Mount. Luke’s reason for recording These three stories focus on relationships moving from relationship with fellow man, relationship with Jesus to relationship with God. Luke stresses the

Sermon – November 12, 2017: “The Prime Necessity”

Luke 10:38-42 Parallel Account No parallel account However, Martha and Mary are mentioned by John (chapters 11 & 12). Lived in Bethany. Sisters to Lazarus. Mary is identified as one of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet (also Mark 14).

Sermon – November 5, 2017: “Are You Being Neighborly?”

Luke 10:25-37 Parallel Account No parallel account Luke’s reason for recording Next three stories focus on relationships moving from relationship with fellow man, relationship with Jesus to relationship with God. Luke stresses the inherent relationship between how one reacts to

Sermon – October 22, 2017: “Mission Urgent!”

Luke 10:1-16 Parallel Account There is no parallel account though there are similar instructions given to the Twelve Apostles when they are sent out on a similar mission. Luke’s reason for recording 70/72 is most likely an allusion to the

Sermon – October 15, 2017: “The Cost Gain Analysis”

Luke 9:57-62 Parallel Account Matthew 8:17-22 Luke’s reason for recording This section reveals how Jesus responded to those who expressed a desire to follow him. Shows how masterful of a teacher Jesus was as he was constantly identifying teachable moments.

Sermon – October 8, 2017: “Importance of Dealing with Prejudice”

Luke 9:51-56 Luke’s reason for recording • _________________ passage • What follows is the last ___________ of Jesus’ ministry before death. • Jesus’ ministry efforts are now expanding into areas ____________ the Galilean region. • Jesus sets an _____________ for

Sermon – September 17, 2017: “Faithful Sharing”

Luke 9:1-6 Luke’s reason for recording Faith is a major theme in this section of his Gospel (chap 8-9). The disciples are given the opportunity to put their own faith into practice through a short-term training mission. What’s so important

Sermon – September 10, 2017: “Faith vs. Fear”

 Luke 8:40-56 Parallel accounts • Matthew 9:18-26 • Mark 5:21-43 • Luke 8:40-56 Harmonizing the accounts • Mark and Luke place the event directly after the expelling of the demon horde Legion. • Event most likely takes place in Capernaum.

Sermon – August 13, 2017: “God’s Family”

God’s Family Luke 8:19-21 Parallel accounts Matthew 12:46-50 Mark 3:31-35 (and possibly 3:20-21) Luke 8:19-21 (and possibly 11:27-28) Where they agree • Event is in proximity to the parables of the sower and lamp. • The event seems to have

Sermon – July 16, 2017: “Much Needed Compassion”

Much Needed Compassion Luke 7:11-17 The Compassion of Jesus Mirrored the Father’s compassion. Motivated Jesus to do everything he did. Motivated Jesus to act even though the act was not deserved. Motivated Jesus to act selflessly. Motivated Jesus to always

Sermon – July 9, 2017: “Astounding Faith”

  An Astounding Faith Luke 7:1-10 Review Author – Luke the Physician Audience – Theophilus, Gentile convert Reason for writing – for certainty that what has been taught is true. Theme – Salvation is for everyone. What has happened so

Sermon – July 2, 2017: “Pray”

The Commands of Jesus Pray Key Hebrew and Greek words for prayer Hebrew Tephillah – intercession, deprecation; entreaty, supplication. Root is palal – to pronounce judgment. Implication – to judge something so important and beyond our power that we need